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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 209.70 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 209.70 and 110.75 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 209.70 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/209.70 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 209.70 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 23,223.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223.23/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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