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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 226.65 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 226.65 and 122.23 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 226.65 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/226.65 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 226.65 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 27,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,703.43/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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