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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 226.11 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 226.11 and 138.66 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 226.11 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/226.11 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 226.11 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 31,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,352.41/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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