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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.06, 208.39 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.06, 208.39 and 101.86 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.06 : 208.39 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.06/208.39 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.06x = 208.39 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.06x = 21,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,225.56/151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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