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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.17 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.17 and 107.52 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.17 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.17 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.17 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 22,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,488.91/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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