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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 209.26 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 209.26 and 137.72 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 209.26 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/209.26 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 209.26 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 28,819.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,819.29/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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