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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.47, 210.40 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.47, 210.40 and 103.37 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.47 : 210.40 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.47/210.40 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.47x = 210.40 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.47x = 21,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,747.48/152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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