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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.63, 210.48 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.63, 210.48 and 115.71 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.63 : 210.48 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.63/210.48 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.63x = 210.48 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.63x = 24,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,354.64/152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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