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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 208.60 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 208.60 and 148.07 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 208.60 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/208.60 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 208.60 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 30,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,887.55/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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