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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 226.90 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 226.90 and 133.22 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 226.90 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/226.90 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 226.90 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 30,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,227.62/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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