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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.10 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.10 and 131.42 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.10 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.10 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.10 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 27,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,348.50/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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