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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.44 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.44 and 147.56 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.44 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.44 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.44 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 30,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757.41/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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