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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 209.60 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 209.60 and 102.92 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 209.60 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/209.60 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 209.60 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 21,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571.24/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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