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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 225.92 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 225.92 and 131.80 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 225.92 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/225.92 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 225.92 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 29,776.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776.26/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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