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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.25 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.25 and 115.52 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.25 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.25 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.25 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 26,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250.78/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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