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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 227.49 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 227.49 and 132.19 is: 198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 227.49 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/227.49 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 227.49 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 30,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,070.10/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.62

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