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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 208.23 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 208.23 and 107.37 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 208.23 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/208.23 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 208.23 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 22,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.66/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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