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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 208.91 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 208.91 and 134.46 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 208.91 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/208.91 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 208.91 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 28,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,090.37/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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