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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 226.74 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 226.74 and 138.33 is: 207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 226.74 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/226.74 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 226.74 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 31,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,364.94/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.60

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