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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 226.59 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 226.59 and 110.89 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 226.59 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/226.59 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 226.59 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 25,126.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126.57/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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