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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 210.08 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 210.08 and 112.93 is: 155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 210.08 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/210.08 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 210.08 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 23,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,724.33/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.82

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