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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 209.88 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 209.88 and 102.99 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 209.88 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/209.88 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 209.88 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 21,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615.54/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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