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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 226.54 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 226.54 and 121.28 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 226.54 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/226.54 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 226.54 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 27,474.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474.77/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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