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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 209.19 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 209.19 and 102.44 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 209.19 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/209.19 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 209.19 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 21,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428.38/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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