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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 208.82 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 208.82 and 104.72 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 208.82 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/208.82 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 208.82 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 21,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,866.06/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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