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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 207.88 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 207.88 and 148.88 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 207.88 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/207.88 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 207.88 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 30,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949.17/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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