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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 228.84 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 228.84 and 141.34 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 228.84 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/228.84 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 228.84 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 32,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.25/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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