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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 225.40 and 141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 225.40 and 141.32 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 225.40 = 141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/225.40 = 141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 225.40 × 141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 31,853.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,853.53/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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