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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 209.92 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 209.92 and 110.21 is: 151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 209.92 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/209.92 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 209.92 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 23,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134.73/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.94

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