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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 227.10 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 227.10 and 111.32 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 227.10 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/227.10 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 227.10 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 25,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,280.77/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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