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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 226.14 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 226.14 and 135.78 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 226.14 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/226.14 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 226.14 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 30,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,705.29/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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