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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 207.36 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 207.36 and 136.44 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 207.36 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/207.36 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 207.36 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 28,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,292.20/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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