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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.80 and 106.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.80 and 106.11 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.80 = 106.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.80 = 106.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.80 × 106.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 22,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368.25/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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