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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 208.76 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 208.76 and 102.22 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 208.76 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/208.76 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 208.76 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 21,339.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339.45/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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