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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.86, 211.06 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.86, 211.06 and 106.30 is: 146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.86 : 211.06 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.86/211.06 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.86x = 211.06 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.86x = 22,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435.68/152.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.77

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