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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.71 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.71 and 109.86 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.71 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.71 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.71 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 22,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,928.88/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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