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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 227.86 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 227.86 and 150.96 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 227.86 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/227.86 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 227.86 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 34,397.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,397.75/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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