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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 209.03 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 209.03 and 112.16 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 209.03 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/209.03 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 209.03 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 23,445.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.61/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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