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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 209.92 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 209.92 and 115.27 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 209.92 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/209.92 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 209.92 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 24,197.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,197.48/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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