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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 227.13 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 227.13 and 132.12 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 227.13 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/227.13 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 227.13 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 30,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,008.42/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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