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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.00, 207.72 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.00, 207.72 and 136.28 is: 187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.00 : 207.72 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.00/207.72 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.00x = 207.72 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.00x = 28,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.08/151.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.48

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