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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 226.66 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 226.66 and 136.26 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 226.66 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/226.66 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 226.66 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 30,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,884.69/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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