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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.98 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.98 and 109.98 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.98 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.98 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.98 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 22,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983.62/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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