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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 208.56 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 208.56 and 151.86 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 208.56 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/208.56 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 208.56 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 31,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,671.92/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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