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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.95, 211.01 and 106.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.95, 211.01 and 106.43 is: 146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.95 : 211.01 = 106.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.95/211.01 = 106.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.95x = 211.01 × 106.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.95x = 22,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457.26/152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.83

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