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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 210.75 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 210.75 and 109.13 is: 150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 210.75 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/210.75 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 210.75 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 22,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.09/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.54

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