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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 210 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 210 and 113.38 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 210 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/210 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 210 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 23,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809.80/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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