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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 208.97 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 208.97 and 104.21 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 208.97 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/208.97 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 208.97 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 21,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,776.76/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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