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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 208.32 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 208.32 and 107.44 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 208.32 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/208.32 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 208.32 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 22,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381.90/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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