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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 210.77 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 210.77 and 100.94 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 210.77 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/210.77 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 210.77 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 21,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275.12/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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