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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 210.63 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 210.63 and 108.97 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 210.63 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/210.63 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 210.63 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 22,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,952.35/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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