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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 209.24 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 209.24 and 105.06 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 209.24 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/209.24 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 209.24 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 21,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982.75/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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