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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 209.55 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 209.55 and 135.56 is: 186.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 209.55 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/209.55 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 209.55 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 28,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,407.12/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.93

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