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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.96 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.96 and 133.49 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.96 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.96 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.96 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 30,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,296.89/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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