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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 210.36 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 210.36 and 110.98 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 210.36 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/210.36 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 210.36 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 23,345.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,345.75/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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