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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 226.31 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 226.31 and 136.35 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 226.31 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/226.31 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 226.31 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 30,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,856.69/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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