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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 210.90 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 210.90 and 101.26 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 210.90 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/210.90 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 210.90 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 21,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,355.73/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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