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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.16 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.16 and 102.47 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.16 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.16 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.16 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 21,431.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,431.58/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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