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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 210.31 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 210.31 and 108.82 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 210.31 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/210.31 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 210.31 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 22,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.93/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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