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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.75, 210.93 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.75, 210.93 and 113.87 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.75 : 210.93 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.75/210.93 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.75x = 210.93 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.75x = 24,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018.60/152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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