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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 209.52 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 209.52 and 108.18 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 209.52 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/209.52 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 209.52 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 22,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665.87/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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