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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 208.95 and 133.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 208.95 and 133.06 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 208.95 = 133.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/208.95 = 133.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 208.95 × 133.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 27,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802.89/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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