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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 211.01 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 211.01 and 103.71 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 211.01 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/211.01 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 211.01 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 21,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884.12/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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