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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.90 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.90 and 141.68 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.90 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.90 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.90 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 32,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147.94/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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