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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 208.93 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 208.93 and 102.36 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 208.93 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/208.93 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 208.93 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 21,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,385.56/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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