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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 210.52 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 210.52 and 117.45 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 210.52 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/210.52 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 210.52 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 24,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725.57/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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