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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 208.52 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 208.52 and 141.31 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 208.52 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/208.52 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 208.52 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 29,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464.92/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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