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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 225.51 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 225.51 and 135.20 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 225.51 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/225.51 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 225.51 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 30,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,487.82/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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