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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 227.79 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 227.79 and 111.14 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 227.79 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/227.79 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 227.79 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 25,316.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,316.58/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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