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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 208.42 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 208.42 and 101.97 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 208.42 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/208.42 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 208.42 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 21,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,252.33/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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