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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.18 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.18 and 138.27 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.18 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.18 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.18 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 31,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274.93/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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