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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 208.64 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 208.64 and 102.16 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 208.64 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/208.64 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 208.64 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 21,314.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314.66/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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