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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 210.17 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 210.17 and 108.03 is: 149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 210.17 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/210.17 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 210.17 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 22,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,705.42/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.05

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