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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 210.77 and 103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 210.77 and 103.69 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 210.77 = 103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/210.77 = 103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 210.77 × 103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 21,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854.22/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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