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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.25 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.25 and 102.60 is: 141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.25 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.25 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.25 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 21,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469.05/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.50

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