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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 226.95 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 226.95 and 122.58 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 226.95 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/226.95 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 226.95 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 27,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819.53/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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