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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 209.95 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 209.95 and 103.17 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 209.95 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/209.95 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 209.95 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 21,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659.49/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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