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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 209.62 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 209.62 and 115.29 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 209.62 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/209.62 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 209.62 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 24,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,167.23/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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