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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 208.94 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 208.94 and 148.70 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 208.94 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/208.94 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 208.94 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 31,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069.38/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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