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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 211.02 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 211.02 and 108.70 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 211.02 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/211.02 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 211.02 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 22,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,937.87/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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