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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 209.25 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 209.25 and 148.74 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 209.25 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/209.25 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 209.25 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 31,123.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123.06/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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