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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 208.38 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 208.38 and 101.93 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 208.38 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/208.38 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 208.38 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 21,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,240.17/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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