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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 208.71 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 208.71 and 111.93 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 208.71 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/208.71 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 208.71 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 23,360.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,360.35/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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