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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 210.80 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 210.80 and 103.66 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 210.80 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/210.80 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 210.80 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 21,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,851.53/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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