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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.56 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.56 and 135.23 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.56 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.56 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.56 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 30,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500.67/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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