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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.16 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.16 and 147.76 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.16 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.16 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.16 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 30,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,757.72/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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