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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.30, 226.09 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.30, 226.09 and 128.22 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.30 : 226.09 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.30/226.09 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.30x = 226.09 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.30x = 28,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,989.26/151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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