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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 208.74 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 208.74 and 109.88 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 208.74 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/208.74 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 208.74 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 22,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,936.35/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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