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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 227.64 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 227.64 and 133.82 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 227.64 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/227.64 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 227.64 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 30,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,462.78/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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