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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 227.04 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 227.04 and 133.32 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 227.04 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/227.04 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 227.04 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 30,268.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,268.97/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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