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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 208.32 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 208.32 and 107.39 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 208.32 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/208.32 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 208.32 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 22,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371.48/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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