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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.94, 211.14 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.94, 211.14 and 103.74 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.94 : 211.14 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.94/211.14 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.94x = 211.14 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.94x = 21,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903.66/152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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