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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 228.72 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 228.72 and 134.04 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 228.72 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/228.72 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 228.72 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 30,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,657.63/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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