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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.22 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.22 and 102.66 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.22 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.22 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.22 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 21,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,478.53/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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