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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.75, 209.55 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.75, 209.55 and 112.87 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.75 : 209.55 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.75/209.55 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.75x = 209.55 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.75x = 23,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651.91/151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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