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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 208.21 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 208.21 and 106.82 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 208.21 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/208.21 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 208.21 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 22,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240.99/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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