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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 209.98 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 209.98 and 108.68 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 209.98 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/209.98 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 209.98 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 22,820.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820.63/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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