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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 226.73 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 226.73 and 79.14 is: 118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 226.73 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/226.73 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 226.73 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 17,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,943.02/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.49

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