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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.29, 210.18 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.29, 210.18 and 103.28 is: 142.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.29 : 210.18 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.29/210.18 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.29x = 210.18 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.29x = 21,707.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707.39/152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.54

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