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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 208.92 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 208.92 and 148.65 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 208.92 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/208.92 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 208.92 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 31,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055.96/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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