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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 210.90 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 210.90 and 103.72 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 210.90 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/210.90 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 210.90 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 21,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,874.55/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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