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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 208.96 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 208.96 and 148.54 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 208.96 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/208.96 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 208.96 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 31,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,038.92/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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