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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 209.39 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 209.39 and 110.48 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 209.39 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/209.39 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 209.39 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 23,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133.41/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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