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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.14, 210.08 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.14, 210.08 and 103.05 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.14 : 210.08 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.14/210.08 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.14x = 210.08 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.14x = 21,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,648.74/152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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