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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 208.66 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 208.66 and 102.14 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 208.66 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/208.66 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 208.66 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 21,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,312.80/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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