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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 209.52 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 209.52 and 102.81 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 209.52 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/209.52 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 209.52 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 21,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540.75/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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