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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.48 and 105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.48 and 105.15 is: 145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.48 = 105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.48 = 105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.48 × 105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 22,026.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026.82/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.17

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