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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 208.89 and 149.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 208.89 and 149.47 is: 206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 208.89 = 149.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/208.89 = 149.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 208.89 × 149.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 31,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,222.79/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.08

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