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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 210.97 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 210.97 and 108.70 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 210.97 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/210.97 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 210.97 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 22,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931.38/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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