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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 227.34 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 227.34 and 111.30 is: 166.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 227.34 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/227.34 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 227.34 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 25,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,302.94/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.82

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