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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 210.08 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 210.08 and 103.28 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 210.08 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/210.08 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 210.08 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 21,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,697.06/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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