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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 227.43 and 79.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 227.43 and 79.42 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 227.43 = 79.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/227.43 = 79.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 227.43 × 79.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 18,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062.49/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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