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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.90, 209.61 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.90, 209.61 and 102.77 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.90 : 209.61 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.90/209.61 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.90x = 209.61 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.90x = 21,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541.62/151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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