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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 209.46 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 209.46 and 112.96 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 209.46 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/209.46 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 209.46 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 23,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660.60/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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