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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 210.08 and 102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 210.08 and 102.49 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 210.08 = 102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/210.08 = 102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 210.08 × 102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 21,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,531.10/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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