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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 208.36 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 208.36 and 104.47 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 208.36 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/208.36 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 208.36 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 21,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767.37/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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