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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 208.35 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 208.35 and 134.44 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 208.35 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/208.35 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 208.35 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 28,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,008.86/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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