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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 225.42 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 225.42 and 131.88 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 225.42 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/225.42 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 225.42 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 29,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,728.39/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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