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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.45, 208.92 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.45, 208.92 and 104.74 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.45 : 208.92 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.45/208.92 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.45x = 208.92 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.45x = 21,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882.28/151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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