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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.52 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.52 and 136.44 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.52 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.52 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.52 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 28,586.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,586.91/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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