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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 209.19 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 209.19 and 102.49 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 209.19 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/209.19 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 209.19 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 21,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439.88/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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