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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.73, 210.56 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.73, 210.56 and 111.29 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.73 : 210.56 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.73/210.56 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.73x = 210.56 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.73x = 23,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,431.61/152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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