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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 225.80 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 225.80 and 141.54 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 225.80 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/225.80 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 225.80 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 31,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959.02/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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