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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 226.86 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 226.86 and 142.38 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 226.86 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/226.86 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 226.86 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 32,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300.33/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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