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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 226.60 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 226.60 and 137.90 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 226.60 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/226.60 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 226.60 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 31,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248.36/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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