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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 211.11 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 211.11 and 103.86 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 211.11 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/211.11 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 211.11 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 21,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925.88/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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