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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 210.70 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 210.70 and 113.23 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 210.70 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/210.70 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 210.70 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 23,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857.97/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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