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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 210.64 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 210.64 and 102.88 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 210.64 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/210.64 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 210.64 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 21,670.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670.65/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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