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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 226.89 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 226.89 and 110.81 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 226.89 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/226.89 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 226.89 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 25,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,142.25/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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