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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.81, 209.27 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.81, 209.27 and 108.07 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.81 : 209.27 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.81/209.27 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.81x = 209.27 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.81x = 22,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615.56/151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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