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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.68 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.68 and 108.32 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.68 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.68 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.68 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 22,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712.54/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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