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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 208.86 and 107.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 208.86 and 107.78 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 208.86 = 107.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/208.86 = 107.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 208.86 × 107.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 22,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,510.93/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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