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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 210.70 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 210.70 and 109.05 is: 150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 210.70 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/210.70 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 210.70 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 22,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976.84/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.38

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