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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 226.40 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 226.40 and 129.38 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 226.40 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/226.40 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 226.40 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 29,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,291.63/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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