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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 226.82 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 226.82 and 136 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 226.82 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/226.82 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 226.82 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 30,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,847.52/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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