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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 209.56 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 209.56 and 110.55 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 209.56 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/209.56 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 209.56 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 23,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166.86/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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