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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 226.90 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 226.90 and 115.32 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 226.90 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/226.90 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 226.90 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 26,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,167.10/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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