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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.68 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.68 and 107.32 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.68 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.68 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.68 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 22,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395.54/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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