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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 209 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 209 and 110.02 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 209 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/209 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 209 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 22,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,994.18/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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