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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 209.90 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 209.90 and 105.63 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 209.90 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/209.90 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 209.90 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 22,171.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171.21/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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