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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 227.17 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 227.17 and 132.92 is: 199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 227.17 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/227.17 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 227.17 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 30,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,195.44/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.78

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