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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 226.53 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 226.53 and 138.06 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 226.53 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/226.53 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 226.53 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 31,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274.73/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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