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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 209.75 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 209.75 and 134.40 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 209.75 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/209.75 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 209.75 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 28,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.73/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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