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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 210.78 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 210.78 and 115.74 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 210.78 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/210.78 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 210.78 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 24,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,395.68/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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