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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 209.12 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 209.12 and 102.41 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 209.12 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/209.12 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 209.12 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 21,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,415.21/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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