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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 208.32 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 208.32 and 137.66 is: 189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 208.32 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/208.32 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 208.32 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 28,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,677.33/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.51

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