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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 227.52 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 227.52 and 121.24 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 227.52 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/227.52 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 227.52 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 27,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,584.52/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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