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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 208.58 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 208.58 and 104.58 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 208.58 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/208.58 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 208.58 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 21,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,812.77/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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