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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 227.13 and 79.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 227.13 and 79.30 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 227.13 = 79.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/227.13 = 79.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 227.13 × 79.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 18,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011.41/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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