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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.52, 210.42 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.52, 210.42 and 117.48 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.52 : 210.42 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.52/210.42 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.52x = 210.42 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.52x = 24,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.14/152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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