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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 226.60 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 226.60 and 135.93 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 226.60 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/226.60 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 226.60 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 30,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,802.25/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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