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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.64 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.64 and 103.52 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.64 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.64 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.64 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 21,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805.45/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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