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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 209.29 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 209.29 and 148.80 is: 204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 209.29 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/209.29 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 209.29 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 31,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142.35/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.90

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