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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 227.21 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 227.21 and 134.56 is: 201.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 227.21 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/227.21 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 227.21 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 30,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572.99/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.30

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