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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 228.30 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 228.30 and 126.39 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 228.30 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/228.30 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 228.30 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 28,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,854.84/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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