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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 208.88 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 208.88 and 149.46 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 208.88 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/208.88 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 208.88 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 31,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,219.20/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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