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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 209.44 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 209.44 and 108.24 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 209.44 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/209.44 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 209.44 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 22,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,668.53/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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