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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 226.62 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 226.62 and 122.62 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 226.62 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/226.62 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 226.62 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 27,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788.14/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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