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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 226.80 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 226.80 and 137.20 is: 205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 226.80 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/226.80 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 226.80 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 31,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,116.96/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.26

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