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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 210.31 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 210.31 and 105.85 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 210.31 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/210.31 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 210.31 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 22,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260.26/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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