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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 209.06 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 209.06 and 135.88 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 209.06 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/209.06 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 209.06 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 28,407.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,407.07/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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