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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 226.10 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 226.10 and 128.48 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 226.10 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/226.10 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 226.10 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 29,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,047.56/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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