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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 208.65 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 208.65 and 137.14 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 208.65 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/208.65 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 208.65 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 28,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,614.26/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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