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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 227.25 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 227.25 and 128.62 is: 192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 227.25 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/227.25 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 227.25 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 29,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227.12/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.92

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