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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 209.27 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 209.27 and 102.06 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 209.27 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/209.27 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 209.27 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 21,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357.44/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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