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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 209.47 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 209.47 and 108.07 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 209.47 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/209.47 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 209.47 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 22,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635.84/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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