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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.72 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.72 and 135.22 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.72 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.72 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.72 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 30,521.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,521.86/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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