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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.17 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.17 and 127.79 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.17 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.17 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.17 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 28,902.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,902.26/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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