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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.78 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.78 and 137.72 is: 206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.78 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.78 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.78 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 31,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,232.14/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.62

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