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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 210.87 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 210.87 and 103.68 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 210.87 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/210.87 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 210.87 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 21,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,863.00/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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