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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.50 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.50 and 105 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.50 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.50 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.50 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 21,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892.50/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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