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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 208.81 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 208.81 and 111.81 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 208.81 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/208.81 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 208.81 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 23,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,347.97/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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