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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 226.08 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 226.08 and 137.49 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 226.08 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/226.08 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 226.08 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 31,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083.74/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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