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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 210.42 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 210.42 and 108.46 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 210.42 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/210.42 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 210.42 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 22,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822.15/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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