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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.46 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.46 and 110.50 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.46 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.46 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.46 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 23,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145.33/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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