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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 210.95 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 210.95 and 103.76 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 210.95 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/210.95 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 210.95 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 21,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,886.60/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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