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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.37 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.37 and 101.96 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.37 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.37 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.37 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 21,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,244.83/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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