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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 209.80 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 209.80 and 148.98 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 209.80 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/209.80 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 209.80 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 31,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254.21/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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