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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 210.12 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 210.12 and 103 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 210.12 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/210.12 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 210.12 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 21,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642.36/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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