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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 208.49 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 208.49 and 109.58 is: 151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 208.49 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/208.49 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 208.49 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 22,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,846.33/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.18

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