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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 227.22 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 227.22 and 79.31 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 227.22 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/227.22 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 227.22 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 18,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019.68/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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