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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 210.59 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 210.59 and 103.45 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 210.59 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/210.59 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 210.59 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 21,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,785.54/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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