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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 209.92 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 209.92 and 106.24 is: 146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 209.92 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/209.92 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 209.92 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 22,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301.90/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.72

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