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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 210.66 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 210.66 and 106.12 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 210.66 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/210.66 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 210.66 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 22,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355.24/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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