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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 210.96 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 210.96 and 106.29 is: 146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 210.96 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/210.96 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 210.96 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 22,422.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422.94/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.58

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