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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.53, 209.24 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.53, 209.24 and 101.79 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.53 : 209.24 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.53/209.24 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.53x = 209.24 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.53x = 21,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298.03/151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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