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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 226.76 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 226.76 and 137.05 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 226.76 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/226.76 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 226.76 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 31,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,077.46/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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