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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 209.22 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 209.22 and 108.20 is: 148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 209.22 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/209.22 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 209.22 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 22,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,637.60/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.99

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