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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 210.26 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 210.26 and 112.91 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 210.26 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/210.26 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 210.26 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 23,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740.46/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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