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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.55 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.55 and 115.65 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.55 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.55 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.55 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 24,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350.25/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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