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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 227.15 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 227.15 and 150.81 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 227.15 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/227.15 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 227.15 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 34,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,254.60/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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