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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 208.57 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 208.57 and 102.15 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 208.57 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/208.57 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 208.57 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 21,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,304.38/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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