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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 228.09 and 115.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 228.09 and 115.99 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 228.09 = 115.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/228.09 = 115.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 228.09 × 115.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 26,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.16/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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