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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 227.88 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 227.88 and 131.64 is: 197.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 227.88 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/227.88 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 227.88 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 29,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998.12/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.69

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