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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 226.78 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 226.78 and 129.23 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 226.78 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/226.78 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 226.78 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 29,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,306.78/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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