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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.06 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.06 and 108.60 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.06 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.06 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.06 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 22,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812.52/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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