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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 209.88 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 209.88 and 115.26 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 209.88 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/209.88 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 209.88 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 24,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190.77/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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