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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 209.76 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 209.76 and 110.60 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 209.76 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/209.76 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 209.76 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 23,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199.46/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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