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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.56 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.56 and 115.53 is: 159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.56 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.56 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.56 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 24,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325.23/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.49

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