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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 228.04 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 228.04 and 119.44 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 228.04 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/228.04 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 228.04 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 27,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,237.10/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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