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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 227.30 and 134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 227.30 and 134.38 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 227.30 = 134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/227.30 = 134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 227.30 × 134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 30,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544.57/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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