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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 226.59 and 141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 226.59 and 141.07 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 226.59 = 141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/226.59 = 141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 226.59 × 141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 31,965.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965.05/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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