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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 208.46 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 208.46 and 141.76 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 208.46 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/208.46 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 208.46 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 29,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,552.00/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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