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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 210.70 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 210.70 and 101.08 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 210.70 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/210.70 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 210.70 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 21,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297.56/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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