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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 210.16 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 210.16 and 103.18 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 210.16 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/210.16 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 210.16 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 21,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.31/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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