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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.87, 209.51 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.87, 209.51 and 102.74 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.87 : 209.51 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.87/209.51 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.87x = 209.51 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.87x = 21,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,523.50/151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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