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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 226.10 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 226.10 and 135.32 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 226.10 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/226.10 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 226.10 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 30,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,595.85/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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