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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 209.84 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 209.84 and 105.52 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 209.84 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/209.84 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 209.84 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 22,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142.25/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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