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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 227.03 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 227.03 and 131.01 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 227.03 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/227.03 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 227.03 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 29,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,742.55/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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