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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.31, 210.26 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.31, 210.26 and 115.64 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.31 : 210.26 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.31/210.26 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.31x = 210.26 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.31x = 24,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,312.84/152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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