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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.61 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.61 and 108.35 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.61 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.61 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.61 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 22,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,710.20/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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