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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 228.06 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 228.06 and 79.96 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 228.06 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/228.06 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 228.06 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 18,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,235.68/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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