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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 210.90 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 210.90 and 101 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 210.90 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/210.90 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 210.90 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 21,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300.90/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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