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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 209.36 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 209.36 and 131.03 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 209.36 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/209.36 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 209.36 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 27,432.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432.95/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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