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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 227.44 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 227.44 and 136.58 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 227.44 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/227.44 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 227.44 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 31,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,063.76/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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