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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 209.86 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 209.86 and 108.49 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 209.86 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/209.86 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 209.86 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 22,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768.36/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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