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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.90, 209.92 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.90, 209.92 and 133.82 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.90 : 209.92 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.90/209.92 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.90x = 209.92 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.90x = 28,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091.49/151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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