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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 209.49 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 209.49 and 102.65 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 209.49 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/209.49 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 209.49 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 21,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,503.10/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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