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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 208.40 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 208.40 and 101.44 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 208.40 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/208.40 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 208.40 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 21,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140.10/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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