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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.93, 210.70 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.93, 210.70 and 101.09 is: 139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.93 : 210.70 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.93/210.70 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.93x = 210.70 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.93x = 21,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,299.66/152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.28

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