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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 210.14 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 210.14 and 115.41 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 210.14 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/210.14 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 210.14 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 24,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,251.68/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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