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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 228.12 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 228.12 and 136.98 is: 206.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 228.12 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/228.12 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 228.12 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 31,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,247.88/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.42

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