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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 210.64 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 210.64 and 103.61 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 210.64 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/210.64 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 210.64 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 21,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824.41/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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