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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 209.43 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 209.43 and 107.88 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 209.43 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/209.43 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 209.43 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 22,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593.31/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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