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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 227.34 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 227.34 and 140.92 is: 211.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 227.34 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/227.34 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 227.34 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 32,036.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,036.75/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.49

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