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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 209.39 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 209.39 and 134.37 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 209.39 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/209.39 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 209.39 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 28,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,135.06/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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