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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.13, 209.88 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.13, 209.88 and 108.45 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.13 : 209.88 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.13/209.88 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.13x = 209.88 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.13x = 22,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761.49/152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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