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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 209.72 and 110.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 209.72 and 110.65 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 209.72 = 110.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/209.72 = 110.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 209.72 × 110.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 23,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,205.52/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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