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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 227.66 and 79.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 227.66 and 79.84 is: 119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 227.66 = 79.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/227.66 = 79.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 227.66 × 79.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 18,176.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176.37/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.63

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