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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 209.04 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 209.04 and 134.03 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 209.04 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/209.04 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 209.04 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 28,017.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017.63/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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