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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 209.68 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 209.68 and 110.66 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 209.68 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/209.68 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 209.68 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 23,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201.86/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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