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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 226.80 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 226.80 and 119.52 is: 179.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 226.80 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/226.80 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 226.80 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 27,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,107.14/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.07

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