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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.40 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.40 and 136.59 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.40 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.40 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.40 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 31,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,060.57/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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