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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 227.92 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 227.92 and 141.06 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 227.92 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/227.92 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 227.92 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 32,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,150.40/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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