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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.41 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.41 and 102.65 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.41 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.41 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.41 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 21,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495.94/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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