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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 210.51 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 210.51 and 103.41 is: 142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 210.51 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/210.51 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 210.51 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 21,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,768.84/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.62

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