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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.52 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.52 and 108.32 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.52 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.52 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.52 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 22,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695.21/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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