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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 210.24 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 210.24 and 113.37 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 210.24 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/210.24 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 210.24 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 23,834.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834.91/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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