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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 209.03 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 209.03 and 133.94 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 209.03 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/209.03 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 209.03 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 27,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,995.76/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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