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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 227.10 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 227.10 and 144.72 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 227.10 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/227.10 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 227.10 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 32,865.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,865.91/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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