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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 208.88 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 208.88 and 134.74 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 208.88 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/208.88 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 208.88 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 28,144.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144.49/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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