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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.43, 210.24 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.43, 210.24 and 108.69 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.43 : 210.24 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.43/210.24 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.43x = 210.24 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.43x = 22,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850.99/152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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