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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 210.81 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 210.81 and 109.18 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 210.81 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/210.81 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 210.81 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 23,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016.24/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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