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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 208.76 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 208.76 and 135.60 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 208.76 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/208.76 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 208.76 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 28,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,307.86/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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