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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 211.68 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 211.68 and 151.08 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 211.68 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/211.68 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 211.68 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 31,980.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,980.61/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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