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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.60 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.60 and 107.43 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.60 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.60 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.60 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 22,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409.90/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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