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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 209.99 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 209.99 and 105.62 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 209.99 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/209.99 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 209.99 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 22,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178.35/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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