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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 227.82 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 227.82 and 134.81 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 227.82 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/227.82 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 227.82 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 30,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,712.41/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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