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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 209.22 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 209.22 and 148.38 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 209.22 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/209.22 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 209.22 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 31,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044.06/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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