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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.48, 209.10 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.48, 209.10 and 102.40 is: 141.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.48 : 209.10 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.48/209.10 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.48x = 209.10 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.48x = 21,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,411.84/151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.35

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