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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 208.85 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 208.85 and 134.06 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 208.85 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/208.85 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 208.85 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 27,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.72/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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