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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 208.89 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 208.89 and 112.32 is: 154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 208.89 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/208.89 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 208.89 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 23,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462.52/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.62

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