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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 209.77 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 209.77 and 105.50 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 209.77 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/209.77 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 209.77 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 22,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131.00/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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