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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 210.88 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 210.88 and 103.76 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 210.88 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/210.88 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 210.88 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 21,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880.91/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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