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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 208.51 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 208.51 and 104.47 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 208.51 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/208.51 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 208.51 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 21,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783.04/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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