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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 209.63 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 209.63 and 108.38 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 209.63 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/209.63 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 209.63 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 22,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,719.01/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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