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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 227.03 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 227.03 and 138.20 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 227.03 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/227.03 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 227.03 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 31,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,375.55/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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