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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 208.87 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 208.87 and 101.63 is: 140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 208.87 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/208.87 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 208.87 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 21,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,227.53/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.17

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