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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.40 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.40 and 141.24 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.40 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.40 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.40 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 32,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,117.98/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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