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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.62 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.62 and 110.14 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.62 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.62 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.62 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 25,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,070.07/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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