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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.50, 210.38 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.50, 210.38 and 108.86 is: 150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.50 : 210.38 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.50/210.38 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.50x = 210.38 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.50x = 22,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901.97/152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.18

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