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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.55 and 102.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.55 and 102.09 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.55 = 102.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.55 = 102.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.55 × 102.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 21,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.96/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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