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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 209.04 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 209.04 and 134.76 is: 186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 209.04 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/209.04 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 209.04 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 28,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170.23/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.05

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