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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 207.96 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 207.96 and 148.08 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 207.96 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/207.96 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 207.96 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 30,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794.72/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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