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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 227.34 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 227.34 and 132.48 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 227.34 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/227.34 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 227.34 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 30,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,118.00/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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