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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 227.12 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 227.12 and 135.70 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 227.12 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/227.12 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 227.12 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 30,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,820.18/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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