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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.90, 211.07 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.90, 211.07 and 109.30 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.90 : 211.07 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.90/211.07 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.90x = 211.07 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.90x = 23,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,068.35/152.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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