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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225 and 135.20 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 30,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,418.88/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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