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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 228.02 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 228.02 and 115.65 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 228.02 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/228.02 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 228.02 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 26,369.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369.93/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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