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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.09 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.09 and 112.83 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.09 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.09 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.09 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 23,704.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,704.45/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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