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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 209.34 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 209.34 and 102.56 is: 141.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 209.34 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/209.34 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 209.34 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 21,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469.91/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.58

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