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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 227.22 and 115.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 227.22 and 115.51 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 227.22 = 115.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/227.22 = 115.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 227.22 × 115.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 26,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,246.18/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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