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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 210 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 210 and 115.44 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 210 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/210 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 210 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 24,242.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242.40/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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