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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.62 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.62 and 134.64 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.62 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.62 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.62 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 28,088.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,088.60/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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