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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.04, 209.70 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.04, 209.70 and 102.90 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.04 : 209.70 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.04/209.70 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.04x = 209.70 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.04x = 21,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578.13/152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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