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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 226.16 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 226.16 and 129.64 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 226.16 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/226.16 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 226.16 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 29,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,318.25/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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