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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.29, 210.10 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.29, 210.10 and 117.26 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.29 : 210.10 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.29/210.10 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.29x = 210.10 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.29x = 24,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636.33/152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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