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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 210.10 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 210.10 and 100.52 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 210.10 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/210.10 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 210.10 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 21,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119.25/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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