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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 226.80 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 226.80 and 131.34 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 226.80 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/226.80 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 226.80 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 29,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787.91/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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