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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 227.40 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 227.40 and 134.88 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 227.40 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/227.40 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 227.40 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 30,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671.71/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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