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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 226.54 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 226.54 and 121.27 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 226.54 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/226.54 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 226.54 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 27,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472.51/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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