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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.63, 226.81 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.63, 226.81 and 121.26 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.63 : 226.81 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.63/226.81 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.63x = 226.81 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.63x = 27,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,502.98/151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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