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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.40 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.40 and 133.38 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.40 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.40 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.40 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 27,929.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929.77/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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