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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 226.57 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 226.57 and 145.52 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 226.57 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/226.57 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 226.57 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 32,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,970.73/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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