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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.08 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.08 and 117.48 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.08 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.08 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.08 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 24,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.20/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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