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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.74 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.74 and 146.08 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.74 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.74 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.74 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 33,122.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,122.18/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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