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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 209.52 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 209.52 and 110.53 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 209.52 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/209.52 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 209.52 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 23,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.51/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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