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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.56 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.56 and 142.18 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.56 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.56 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.56 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 32,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211.17/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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