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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 227.51 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 227.51 and 126.25 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 227.51 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/227.51 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 227.51 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 28,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,722.88/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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