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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.43 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.43 and 122.70 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.43 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.43 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.43 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 27,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,905.66/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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