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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.29, 210.23 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.29, 210.23 and 115.45 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.29 : 210.23 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.29/210.23 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.29x = 210.23 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.29x = 24,271.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,271.05/152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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