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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 226.22 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 226.22 and 141.14 is: 210.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 226.22 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/226.22 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 226.22 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 31,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,928.69/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.58

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