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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 210.45 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 210.45 and 100.12 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 210.45 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/210.45 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 210.45 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 21,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068.70/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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