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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 209.61 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 209.61 and 108.37 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 209.61 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/209.61 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 209.61 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 22,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715.44/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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