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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 208.74 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 208.74 and 136.40 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 208.74 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/208.74 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 208.74 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 28,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,472.14/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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