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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 226.58 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 226.58 and 117.32 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 226.58 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/226.58 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 226.58 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 26,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,582.37/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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