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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 208.95 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 208.95 and 102.38 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 208.95 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/208.95 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 208.95 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 21,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.05/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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