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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 226.91 and 110.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 226.91 and 110.94 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 226.91 = 110.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/226.91 = 110.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 226.91 × 110.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 25,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172.82/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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