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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 209.16 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 209.16 and 134.16 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 209.16 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/209.16 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 209.16 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 28,060.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060.91/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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