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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 227.34 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 227.34 and 111.29 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 227.34 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/227.34 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 227.34 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 25,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,300.67/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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