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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 209.86 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 209.86 and 103.11 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 209.86 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/209.86 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 209.86 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 21,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638.66/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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