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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 209.13 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 209.13 and 133.18 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 209.13 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/209.13 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 209.13 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 27,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,850.91/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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