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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 209.83 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 209.83 and 108.52 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 209.83 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/209.83 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 209.83 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 22,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770.75/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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