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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.62 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.62 and 134.16 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.62 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.62 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.62 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 30,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403.34/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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