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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 209.70 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 209.70 and 108.39 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 209.70 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/209.70 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 209.70 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 22,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729.38/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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