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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 226.96 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 226.96 and 126.97 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 226.96 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/226.96 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 226.96 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 28,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,816.23/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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