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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 208.23 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 208.23 and 148.15 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 208.23 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/208.23 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 208.23 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 30,849.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,849.27/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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