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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 210.60 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 210.60 and 111.12 is: 153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 210.60 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/210.60 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 210.60 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 23,401.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.87/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.56

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