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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 226.14 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 226.14 and 134.92 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 226.14 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/226.14 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 226.14 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 30,510.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,510.81/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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