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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 209.19 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 209.19 and 112.23 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 209.19 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/209.19 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 209.19 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 23,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477.39/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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