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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 209.75 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 209.75 and 102.23 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 209.75 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/209.75 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 209.75 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 21,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441.18/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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