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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 227.94 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 227.94 and 117.79 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 227.94 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/227.94 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 227.94 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 26,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,849.05/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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