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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 227.96 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 227.96 and 133.45 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 227.96 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/227.96 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 227.96 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 30,421.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,421.28/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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