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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 210.56 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 210.56 and 103.61 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 210.56 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/210.56 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 210.56 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 21,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814.55/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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