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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 209 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 209 and 104.80 is: 144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 209 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/209 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 209 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 21,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903.20/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.57

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