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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 208.67 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 208.67 and 104.66 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 208.67 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/208.67 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 208.67 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 21,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837.84/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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