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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.05, 208.18 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.05, 208.18 and 104.43 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.05 : 208.18 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.05/208.18 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.05x = 208.18 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.05x = 21,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,739.59/151.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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