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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.26 and 137.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.26 and 137.33 is: 189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.26 = 137.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.26 = 137.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.26 × 137.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 28,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,737.68/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.40

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