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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 208.56 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 208.56 and 107.56 is: 148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 208.56 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/208.56 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 208.56 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 22,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432.71/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.38

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