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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.34, 210.42 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.34, 210.42 and 103.44 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.34 : 210.42 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.34/210.42 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.34x = 210.42 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.34x = 21,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,765.84/152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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