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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 209.34 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 209.34 and 108.15 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 209.34 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/209.34 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 209.34 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 22,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640.12/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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