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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 209.72 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 209.72 and 103.01 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 209.72 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/209.72 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 209.72 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 21,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601.69/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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