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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 208.58 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 208.58 and 107.60 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 208.58 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/208.58 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 208.58 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 22,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,441.63/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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