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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 226.82 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 226.82 and 135.32 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 226.82 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/226.82 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 226.82 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 30,692.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692.49/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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