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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.83 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.83 and 137.38 is: 206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.83 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.83 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.83 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 31,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161.91/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.38

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