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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 208.72 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 208.72 and 152.06 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 208.72 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/208.72 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 208.72 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 31,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,737.96/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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