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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 210.47 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 210.47 and 115.67 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 210.47 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/210.47 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 210.47 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 24,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345.88/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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