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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 208.65 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 208.65 and 109.76 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 208.65 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/208.65 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 208.65 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 22,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901.42/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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