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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 209.01 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 209.01 and 107.58 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 209.01 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/209.01 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 209.01 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 22,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485.30/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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