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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 209.94 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 209.94 and 105.68 is: 145.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 209.94 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/209.94 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 209.94 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 22,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186.98/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.58

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