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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 209.32 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 209.32 and 105.07 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 209.32 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/209.32 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 209.32 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 21,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993.25/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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