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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 208.64 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 208.64 and 102 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 208.64 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/208.64 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 208.64 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 21,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.28/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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