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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 226.09 and 142.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 226.09 and 142.39 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 226.09 = 142.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/226.09 = 142.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 226.09 × 142.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 32,193.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193.42/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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