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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 209.79 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 209.79 and 105.44 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 209.79 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/209.79 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 209.79 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 22,119.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119.21/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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