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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 227.18 and 128.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 227.18 and 128.68 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 227.18 = 128.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/227.18 = 128.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 227.18 × 128.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 29,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,233.52/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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