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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 227.64 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 227.64 and 141.52 is: 212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 227.64 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/227.64 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 227.64 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 32,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215.61/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.06

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