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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 226.94 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 226.94 and 116.68 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 226.94 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/226.94 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 226.94 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 26,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,479.36/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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