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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 209.34 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 209.34 and 102.69 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 209.34 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/209.34 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 209.34 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 21,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,497.12/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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