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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 209.65 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 209.65 and 102.88 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 209.65 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/209.65 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 209.65 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 21,568.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,568.79/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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