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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.76 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.76 and 130.92 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.76 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.76 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.76 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 29,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,686.76/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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