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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.91 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.91 and 105.46 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.91 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.91 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.91 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 22,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137.11/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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