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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 210.18 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 210.18 and 108.60 is: 149.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 210.18 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/210.18 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 210.18 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 22,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,825.55/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.95

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