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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 225.90 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 225.90 and 128.34 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 225.90 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/225.90 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 225.90 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 28,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,992.01/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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