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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 210.87 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 210.87 and 109.17 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 210.87 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/210.87 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 210.87 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 23,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,020.68/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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