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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 208.83 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 208.83 and 101.71 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 208.83 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/208.83 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 208.83 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 21,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238.99/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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