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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 227.73 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 227.73 and 129.27 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 227.73 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/227.73 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 227.73 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 29,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,440.00/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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