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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 207.75 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 207.75 and 134.59 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 207.75 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/207.75 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 207.75 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 27,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,961.07/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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