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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 208.92 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 208.92 and 112.76 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 208.92 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/208.92 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 208.92 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 23,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,557.82/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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