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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 210.23 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 210.23 and 105.12 is: 145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 210.23 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/210.23 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 210.23 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 22,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099.38/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.09

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