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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 228.34 and 111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 228.34 and 111.34 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 228.34 = 111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/228.34 = 111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 228.34 × 111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 25,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423.38/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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