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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 209.65 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 209.65 and 102.76 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 209.65 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/209.65 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 209.65 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 21,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543.63/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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