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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.53, 210.57 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.53, 210.57 and 103.44 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.53 : 210.57 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.53/210.57 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.53x = 210.57 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.53x = 21,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781.36/152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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