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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.85 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.85 and 137.30 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.85 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.85 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.85 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 31,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144.68/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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