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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.35 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.35 and 130.11 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.35 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.35 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.35 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 29,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,449.75/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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