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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 210.38 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 210.38 and 105.34 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 210.38 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/210.38 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 210.38 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 22,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161.43/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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