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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 210 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 210 and 108.56 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 210 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/210 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 210 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 22,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797.60/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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