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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 225.98 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 225.98 and 134.98 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 225.98 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/225.98 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 225.98 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 30,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,502.78/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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