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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.94 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.94 and 134.40 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.94 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.94 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.94 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 30,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,500.74/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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