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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.37 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.37 and 109.61 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.37 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.37 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.37 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 22,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,838.67/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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