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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 208.80 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 208.80 and 148.80 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 208.80 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/208.80 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 208.80 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 31,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,069.44/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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