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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 227.22 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 227.22 and 141.45 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 227.22 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/227.22 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 227.22 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 32,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,140.27/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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