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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.85, 209.41 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.85, 209.41 and 133.42 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.85 : 209.41 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.85/209.41 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.85x = 209.41 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.85x = 27,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.48/151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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