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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 227.94 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 227.94 and 116.11 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 227.94 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/227.94 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 227.94 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 26,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,466.11/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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