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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.36 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.36 and 101.80 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.36 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.36 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.36 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 21,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211.05/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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