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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 210.09 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 210.09 and 103.04 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 210.09 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/210.09 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 210.09 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 21,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647.80/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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