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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 227.07 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 227.07 and 130.66 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 227.07 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/227.07 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 227.07 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 29,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668.97/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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