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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 211.07 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 211.07 and 103.77 is: 143.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 211.07 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/211.07 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 211.07 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 21,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902.99/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.24

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