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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 225.89 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 225.89 and 135.68 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 225.89 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/225.89 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 225.89 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 30,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,647.46/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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