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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.74 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.74 and 109.80 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.74 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.74 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.74 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 22,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,919.65/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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