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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.53, 210.59 and 103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.53, 210.59 and 103.39 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.53 : 210.59 = 103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.53/210.59 = 103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.53x = 210.59 × 103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.53x = 21,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772.24/152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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