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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.57, 226.90 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.57, 226.90 and 136.72 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.57 : 226.90 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.57/226.90 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.57x = 226.90 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.57x = 31,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,022.22/151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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