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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 226.71 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 226.71 and 79.20 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 226.71 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/226.71 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 226.71 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 17,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.43/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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