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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 208.50 and 101.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 208.50 and 101.99 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 208.50 = 101.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/208.50 = 101.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 208.50 × 101.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 21,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,264.92/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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