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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 226.94 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 226.94 and 117.06 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 226.94 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/226.94 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 226.94 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 26,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565.60/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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