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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.16 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.16 and 133.56 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.16 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.16 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.16 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 27,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935.41/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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