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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 210.04 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 210.04 and 103.08 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 210.04 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/210.04 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 210.04 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 21,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650.92/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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