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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 209.70 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 209.70 and 102.87 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 209.70 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/209.70 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 209.70 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 21,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571.84/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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