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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 208.82 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 208.82 and 112.16 is: 154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 208.82 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/208.82 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 208.82 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 23,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421.25/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.60

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