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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 226.98 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 226.98 and 110.52 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 226.98 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/226.98 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 226.98 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 25,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,085.83/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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