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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 209.16 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 209.16 and 133.20 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 209.16 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/209.16 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 209.16 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 27,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,860.11/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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