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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 227.20 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 227.20 and 134.71 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 227.20 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/227.20 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 227.20 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 30,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,604.30/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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