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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 210.64 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 210.64 and 113.10 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 210.64 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/210.64 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 210.64 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 23,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823.38/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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