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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 226.18 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 226.18 and 151.52 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 226.18 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/226.18 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 226.18 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 34,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,270.79/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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