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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.33 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.33 and 115.59 is: 173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.33 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.33 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.33 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 26,276.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276.50/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.07

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