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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 210.09 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 210.09 and 105.79 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 210.09 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/210.09 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 210.09 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 22,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,224.37/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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