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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 209.52 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 209.52 and 108.22 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 209.52 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/209.52 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 209.52 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 22,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674.25/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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