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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 209.99 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 209.99 and 108.68 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 209.99 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/209.99 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 209.99 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 22,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820.93/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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