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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 228.28 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 228.28 and 134.60 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 228.28 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/228.28 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 228.28 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 30,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,726.49/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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