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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 227.42 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 227.42 and 141.69 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 227.42 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/227.42 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 227.42 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 32,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,222.43/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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