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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 209.66 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 209.66 and 108.25 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 209.66 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/209.66 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 209.66 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 22,695.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695.70/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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