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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 225.96 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 225.96 and 135.12 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 225.96 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/225.96 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 225.96 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 30,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531.72/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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