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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.44 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.44 and 131.64 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.44 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.44 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.44 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 29,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808.56/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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