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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 209.03 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 209.03 and 109.91 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 209.03 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/209.03 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 209.03 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 22,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974.46/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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