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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 223.56 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 223.56 and 151.20 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 223.56 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/223.56 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 223.56 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 33,802.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802.27/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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