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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.45, 226.74 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.45, 226.74 and 134.30 is: 201.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.45 : 226.74 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.45/226.74 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.45x = 226.74 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.45x = 30,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451.18/151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.06

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