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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 225.67 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 225.67 and 135.04 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 225.67 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/225.67 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 225.67 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 30,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,474.48/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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