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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 227.07 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 227.07 and 144.18 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 227.07 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/227.07 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 227.07 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 32,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,738.95/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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