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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.32 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.32 and 111.18 is: 153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.32 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.32 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.32 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 23,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383.38/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.35

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