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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.06, 209.73 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.06, 209.73 and 105.43 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.06 : 209.73 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.06/209.73 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.06x = 209.73 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.06x = 22,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111.90/152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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