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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 209.42 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 209.42 and 149.62 is: 206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 209.42 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/209.42 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 209.42 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 31,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333.42/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.63

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