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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 226.61 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 226.61 and 133.76 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 226.61 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/226.61 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 226.61 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 30,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311.35/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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