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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 208.44 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 208.44 and 135.63 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 208.44 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/208.44 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 208.44 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 28,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,270.72/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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