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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.57, 226.80 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.57, 226.80 and 133.75 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.57 : 226.80 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.57/226.80 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.57x = 226.80 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.57x = 30,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,334.50/151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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