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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.54, 210.38 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.54, 210.38 and 100.06 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.54 : 210.38 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.54/210.38 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.54x = 210.38 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.54x = 21,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,050.62/152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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