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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.79 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.79 and 134.17 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.79 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.79 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.79 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 28,147.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,147.00/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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