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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 210.07 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 210.07 and 102.63 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 210.07 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/210.07 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 210.07 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 21,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560.40/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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