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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 209.79 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 209.79 and 102.99 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 209.79 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/209.79 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 209.79 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 21,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606.27/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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