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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 227.50 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 227.50 and 110.86 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 227.50 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/227.50 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 227.50 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 25,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,219.80/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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