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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 208.19 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 208.19 and 134.94 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 208.19 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/208.19 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 208.19 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 28,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092.48/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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