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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 210.60 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 210.60 and 100.92 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 210.60 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/210.60 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 210.60 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 21,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,253.75/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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