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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 208.99 and 104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 208.99 and 104.97 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 208.99 = 104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/208.99 = 104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 208.99 × 104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 21,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938.00/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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