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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 209.48 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 209.48 and 102.66 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 209.48 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/209.48 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 209.48 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 21,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505.22/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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