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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.59 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.59 and 102.12 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.59 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.59 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.59 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 21,301.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,301.21/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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