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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 209.39 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 209.39 and 135.01 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 209.39 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/209.39 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 209.39 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 28,269.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269.07/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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