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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 209.60 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 209.60 and 141.51 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 209.60 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/209.60 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 209.60 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 29,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,660.50/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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