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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.44 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.44 and 115.58 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.44 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.44 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.44 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 24,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,321.03/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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