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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 208.89 and 134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 208.89 and 134.63 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 208.89 = 134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/208.89 = 134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 208.89 × 134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 28,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123.38/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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