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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 209.34 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 209.34 and 108.17 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 209.34 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/209.34 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 209.34 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 22,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,643.64/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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