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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 209.01 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 209.01 and 136.59 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 209.01 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/209.01 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 209.01 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 28,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,548.68/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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