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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 208.42 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 208.42 and 102.07 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 208.42 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/208.42 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 208.42 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 21,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,273.43/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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