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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.42, 210.30 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.42, 210.30 and 113.54 is: 156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.42 : 210.30 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.42/210.30 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.42x = 210.30 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.42x = 23,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,877.46/152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.66

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