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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 228.06 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 228.06 and 131.48 is: 197.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 228.06 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/228.06 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 228.06 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 29,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,984.19/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.38

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