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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 207.27 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 207.27 and 151.02 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 207.27 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/207.27 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 207.27 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 31,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301.92/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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