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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 208.96 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 208.96 and 107.61 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 208.96 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/208.96 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 208.96 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 22,486.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,486.19/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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