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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 209.07 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 209.07 and 144.44 is: 199.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 209.07 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/209.07 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 209.07 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 30,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,198.07/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.30

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