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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 208.37 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 208.37 and 101.91 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 208.37 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/208.37 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 208.37 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 21,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.85/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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