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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 210.38 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 210.38 and 105.84 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 210.38 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/210.38 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 210.38 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 22,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266.62/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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