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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.78, 225.81 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.78, 225.81 and 134.94 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.78 : 225.81 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.78/225.81 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.78x = 225.81 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.78x = 30,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,470.80/150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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