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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 207.98 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 207.98 and 147.82 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 207.98 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/207.98 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 207.98 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 30,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,743.60/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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