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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 226.48 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 226.48 and 138.91 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 226.48 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/226.48 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 226.48 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 31,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,459.20/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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