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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 209.15 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 209.15 and 133.37 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 209.15 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/209.15 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 209.15 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 27,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892.62/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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