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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.16 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.16 and 131.60 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.16 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.16 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.16 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 29,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,762.66/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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