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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.86 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.86 and 133.16 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.86 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.86 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.86 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 30,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,208.68/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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