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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 225.79 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 225.79 and 133.04 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 225.79 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/225.79 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 225.79 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 30,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,039.33/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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