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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 209.04 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 209.04 and 104.88 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 209.04 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/209.04 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 209.04 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 21,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924.12/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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