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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 226.81 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 226.81 and 137.08 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 226.81 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/226.81 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 226.81 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 31,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,091.11/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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