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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.67 and 79.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.67 and 79.56 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.67 = 79.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.67 = 79.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.67 × 79.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 18,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113.43/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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