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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 208.70 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 208.70 and 107.08 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 208.70 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/208.70 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 208.70 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 22,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347.60/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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