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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 209.87 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 209.87 and 105.43 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 209.87 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/209.87 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 209.87 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 22,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125.94/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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