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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 209.80 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 209.80 and 108.40 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 209.80 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/209.80 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 209.80 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 22,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742.32/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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