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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 208.51 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 208.51 and 102.16 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 208.51 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/208.51 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 208.51 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 21,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,301.39/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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