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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 227.21 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 227.21 and 111.02 is: 166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 227.21 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/227.21 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 227.21 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 25,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,224.44/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.36

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