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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 209.59 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 209.59 and 145.19 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 209.59 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/209.59 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 209.59 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 30,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,430.53/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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