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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 209.85 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 209.85 and 105.44 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 209.85 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/209.85 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 209.85 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 22,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,126.58/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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