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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.78, 209.34 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.78, 209.34 and 102.64 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.78 : 209.34 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.78/209.34 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.78x = 209.34 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.78x = 21,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486.66/151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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