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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 227.09 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 227.09 and 120.95 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 227.09 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/227.09 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 227.09 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 27,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466.54/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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