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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 208.71 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 208.71 and 104.68 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 208.71 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/208.71 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 208.71 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 21,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847.76/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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