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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 210.64 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 210.64 and 115.80 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 210.64 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/210.64 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 210.64 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 24,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.11/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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