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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 208.95 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 208.95 and 107.83 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 208.95 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/208.95 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 208.95 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 22,531.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,531.08/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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