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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.75, 227.73 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.75, 227.73 and 131.44 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.75 : 227.73 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.75/227.73 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.75x = 227.73 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.75x = 29,932.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,932.83/151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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