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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 208.91 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 208.91 and 102.33 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 208.91 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/208.91 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 208.91 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 21,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,377.25/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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