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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 209.37 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 209.37 and 107.51 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 209.37 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/209.37 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 209.37 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 22,509.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,509.30/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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