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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 227.69 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 227.69 and 136.76 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 227.69 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/227.69 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 227.69 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 31,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,138.20/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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