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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.01 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.01 and 133.15 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.01 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.01 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.01 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 30,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093.23/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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