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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 226.91 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 226.91 and 135.15 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 226.91 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/226.91 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 226.91 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 30,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,666.21/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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