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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.46 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.46 and 107.52 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.46 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.46 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.46 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 22,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,413.08/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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