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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.77, 210.86 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.77, 210.86 and 103.70 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.77 : 210.86 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.77/210.86 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.77x = 210.86 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.77x = 21,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,866.18/152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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