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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 209.45 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 209.45 and 102.72 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 209.45 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/209.45 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 209.45 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 21,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514.19/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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