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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 210.70 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 210.70 and 105.50 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 210.70 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/210.70 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 210.70 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 22,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229.51/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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