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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 209.21 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 209.21 and 102.49 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 209.21 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/209.21 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 209.21 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 21,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441.42/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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