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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 226.50 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 226.50 and 135.30 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 226.50 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/226.50 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 226.50 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 30,645.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,645.45/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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