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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 209.99 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 209.99 and 112.66 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 209.99 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/209.99 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 209.99 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 23,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657.23/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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