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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 208.86 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 208.86 and 102.24 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 208.86 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/208.86 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 208.86 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 21,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353.85/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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