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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.55 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.55 and 102.03 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.55 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.55 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.55 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 21,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,277.85/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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