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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 209.93 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 209.93 and 105.56 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 209.93 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/209.93 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 209.93 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 22,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160.21/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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