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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 208.80 and 107.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 208.80 and 107.74 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 208.80 = 107.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/208.80 = 107.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 208.80 × 107.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 22,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496.11/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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