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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 208.53 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 208.53 and 150.96 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 208.53 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/208.53 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 208.53 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 31,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,479.69/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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