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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 210.42 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 210.42 and 111.15 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 210.42 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/210.42 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 210.42 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 23,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,388.18/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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