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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 209.73 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 209.73 and 105.48 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 209.73 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/209.73 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 209.73 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 22,122.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122.32/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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