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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 211.02 and 103.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 211.02 and 103.58 is: 143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 211.02 = 103.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/211.02 = 103.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 211.02 × 103.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 21,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,857.83/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.06

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