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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.27, 209.95 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.27, 209.95 and 108.53 is: 149.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.27 : 209.95 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.27/209.95 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.27x = 209.95 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.27x = 22,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784.55/152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.64

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