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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 227.30 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 227.30 and 134.42 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 227.30 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/227.30 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 227.30 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 30,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551.86/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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