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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 209.26 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 209.26 and 112.10 is: 154.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 209.26 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/209.26 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 209.26 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 23,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,458.05/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.83

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