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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 210.30 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 210.30 and 108.87 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 210.30 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/210.30 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 210.30 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 22,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,895.36/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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