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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 209.25 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 209.25 and 102.52 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 209.25 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/209.25 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 209.25 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 21,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,452.31/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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