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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 210.07 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 210.07 and 112.91 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 210.07 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/210.07 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 210.07 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 23,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,719.25/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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