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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 210.20 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 210.20 and 103.28 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 210.20 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/210.20 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 210.20 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 21,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707.89/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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