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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.80, 210.60 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.80, 210.60 and 106.18 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.80 : 210.60 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.80/210.60 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.80x = 210.60 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.80x = 22,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361.51/152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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