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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 227.28 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 227.28 and 126.02 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 227.28 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/227.28 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 227.28 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 28,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641.55/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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