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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.75, 227.41 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.75, 227.41 and 136.77 is: 204.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.75 : 227.41 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.75/227.41 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.75x = 227.41 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.75x = 31,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,102.87/151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.96

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