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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.22 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.22 and 131.84 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.22 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.22 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.22 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 27,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451.72/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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