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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 209.82 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 209.82 and 102.35 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 209.82 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/209.82 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 209.82 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 21,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475.08/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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