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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.00 and 131.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.00 and 131.87 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.00 = 131.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.00 = 131.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.00 × 131.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 27,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559.13/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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