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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 209.24 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 209.24 and 108 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 209.24 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/209.24 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 209.24 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 22,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,597.38/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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