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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 227.58 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 227.58 and 121.32 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 227.58 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/227.58 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 227.58 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 27,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,610.01/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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