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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 208.65 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 208.65 and 136.02 is: 187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 208.65 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/208.65 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 208.65 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 28,380.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,380.57/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.33

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