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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.87 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.87 and 136.68 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.87 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.87 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.87 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 30,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,871.91/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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