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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 227.95 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 227.95 and 121.91 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 227.95 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/227.95 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 227.95 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 27,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787.94/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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