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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 227.81 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 227.81 and 113.48 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 227.81 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/227.81 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 227.81 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 25,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851.02/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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