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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 209.39 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 209.39 and 102.56 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 209.39 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/209.39 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 209.39 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 21,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473.48/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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