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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 210.70 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 210.70 and 149.44 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 210.70 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/210.70 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 210.70 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 31,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,487.01/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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