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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 209.46 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 209.46 and 104.53 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 209.46 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/209.46 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 209.46 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 21,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,894.85/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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