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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 226.52 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 226.52 and 132.82 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 226.52 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/226.52 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 226.52 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 30,086.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,086.39/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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