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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 210.11 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 210.11 and 108.02 is: 148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 210.11 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/210.11 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 210.11 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 22,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,696.08/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.90

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