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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 209.60 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 209.60 and 105.44 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 209.60 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/209.60 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 209.60 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 22,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,098.65/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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