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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 226.53 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 226.53 and 110.30 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 226.53 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/226.53 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 226.53 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 24,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,985.13/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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