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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.47 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.47 and 138.56 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.47 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.47 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.47 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 31,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,379.68/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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