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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 209.08 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 209.08 and 133.81 is: 184.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 209.08 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/209.08 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 209.08 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 27,976.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,976.99/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.57

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