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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 208.33 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 208.33 and 101.95 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 208.33 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/208.33 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 208.33 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 21,238.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238.47/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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