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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 209.18 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 209.18 and 101.76 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 209.18 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/209.18 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 209.18 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 21,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285.63/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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