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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 228.02 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 228.02 and 121.58 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 228.02 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/228.02 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 228.02 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 27,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722.67/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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