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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 209.26 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 209.26 and 102.64 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 209.26 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/209.26 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 209.26 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 21,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,478.45/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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