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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 210.69 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 210.69 and 100.25 is: 138.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 210.69 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/210.69 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 210.69 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 21,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.62/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.38

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