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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 226.89 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 226.89 and 117.56 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 226.89 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/226.89 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 226.89 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 26,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,672.05/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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