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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 209.62 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 209.62 and 105.34 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 209.62 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/209.62 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 209.62 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 22,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082.03/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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