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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 226.86 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 226.86 and 142.56 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 226.86 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/226.86 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 226.86 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 32,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341.16/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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