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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 207.46 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 207.46 and 149.60 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 207.46 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/207.46 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 207.46 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 31,036.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036.02/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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