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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.43 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.43 and 137.22 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.43 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.43 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.43 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 31,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207.94/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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