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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 209.04 and 102.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 209.04 and 102.45 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 209.04 = 102.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/209.04 = 102.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 209.04 × 102.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 21,416.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416.15/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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