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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 226.87 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 226.87 and 141.44 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 226.87 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/226.87 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 226.87 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 32,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,087.00/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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