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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.06, 208.09 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.06, 208.09 and 143.77 is: 198.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.06 : 208.09 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.06/208.09 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.06x = 208.09 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.06x = 29,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,917.10/151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.05

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