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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 208.87 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 208.87 and 104.78 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 208.87 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/208.87 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 208.87 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 21,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,885.66/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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